Club Info

Venue
Splash Centre, Springvale Park, London Street, Wanganui

Duration of swimming season
Season for all swimmers is 1st August to 31st July annually. 

What does it cost to be a Club swimmer?
Fees are dependent on the class and number of swims per week.  Note: All swimmers 10 years and older need to be affiliated if they wish to swim in competitions

Training Days and Times:
Swimmers are allocated a class following an initial assessment.  Assessments occur at the start of each term.  Classes are limited to 8 swimmers and are subject to availability.  The timetable can be found here.

For detailed information about the competitive squads, refer to the squad members portion of this website.

Club Newsletter:
Wanganui Swimming Club publishes a newsletter at the start of each term, it contains information about upcoming events and news of interest to Club members.

Club Nights:
Club Nights are usually held once a term.  Check the Events page for the next date.
Club Nights are a fun way for swimmers to be timed and to check their progress. Race distances range from 25m - 400m.  It is a great way for club members to get together, including parents and caregivers. Club Night is run the same way as any swim meet, with swimmers marshalling prior to a race and following the race protocols. Parents are encouraged to stay, watch their children and to help by timekeeping or doing other jobs around the pool.

What We Offer:
Fun & Fitness
Enthusiastic Coaches
The Development of technique to a competitive level
Club Nights and participations in other swimming competitions
A pathway in Swimming for all ages
Trips to Carnivals and Swimming Meets

Why Swim?
Swimming is Fun
Swimming will bring life-long fitness and enjoyment
It is the most injury-free of all sports
Swimming enhances flexibility by exercising all joints through a full range of motion
It develops high-quality aerobic endurance
Swimming uses all major muscle groups